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Not only will you relish a BBQ lunch with tropical fruits, but while riding on the WW II Army Duck, depending on the season you might even get to experience the ‘Miracle Fruit’: a berry than can actually turn sour to sweet and vice-versa!

This Kuranda tour includes it all in one day. Kuranda train and Skyrail gondola, Aboriginal cultural show, Koala Wildlife park, Butterfly Sanctuary, Army Duck tour, Lunch and so much more

The markets in Kuranda Village are not to be missed. Explore the hidden laneways to get the true feel of the Heritage Markets.

Description

This is the ultimate one day tour where you won’t miss a single feature of what makes Australia so exceptional! You’ll begin by climbing through mountain peaks on the spectacular Kuranda Train. Your carriage will arrive in the picturesque Kuranda Village, where more adventure awaits.

In the heart of Kuranda Village and the ancient rainforest, you’ll find quirky and colourful markets, astonishing souvenirs and eateries.

Venture into the butterfly sanctuary to see the largest butterfly aviary on the planet, perhaps you may want to take the extra time to join one of the free guided tours!

At Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park, you’ll travel in a genuine WW II Army Duck! Your friendly guide will share stories about the wildlife and exotic fruit orchard on your travels.

For lunch enjoy a delicious Aussie BBQ buffet, and the chance to throw a boomerang after watching a magnificent Aboriginal indigenous cultural performance!

Journey home to Cairns aboard the incredible Skyrail Cableway Gondola - high above the rainforest canopies with 2 stops to explore and learn more about the Wet Tropics region.

Itinerary

Kuranda Train and Scenic Railway

Journey through ancient, world heritage listed rainforest on your adventure. The Kuranda Train and Scenic Railway is over one hundred years old, and still to this very day, considered an engineering accomplishment of rare magnitude.

And on this tour you’ll see why! Cut through mountain ranges, and trailing over jungle-covered peaks, you’ll be simply awed by the beauty and wildlife on your breathtaking ride.

The Barron Gorge is one of the highlights along the way, and the tumbling cascades of Stoney Creek Falls.

As you view the surrounding rainforst, listen to the informative railway presentation and learn how this remarkable railway was constructed.

Kuranda Rainforestation Koala and Wildlife Park

Once in Kuranda, be ready to meet some of the local wildlife. The Kuranda Rainforestation Koala and Wildlife Park is a native animal sanctuary. See kangaroos, wallabies and their joeys - you can handfeed them too!

Take the opportunity to have your phot taken holding a koala or perhaps you are brave enough to spend sometime with the native pythons.

This beautiful lush park is surrounded by rainforest, and boasts elevated walkways for a close up view of enclosures.

You could have your picture taken next to an authentic dinosaur skeleton, drink a locally grown coffee, and meander along the streets while deciding between a digeridoo or boomerang souvenir!

One of the more astonishing keepsakes is the Mookite Crystal; a sacred rock used in indigenous ceremonies that has the appearance of an aboriginal painting in intricate patterns of stunning yellow-ochre!

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda Village

Explore in an all-weather rainforest enclosure, which happens to be the largest aviary of its kind on the planet!

Once you’ve entered the Australian Butterfly sanctuary in Kuranda, you will be welcomed with the sight of native butterflys in all shapes and sizes.

You will, without a doubt, see the bright blue of the Ulysses, and the stunning green and gold of the Birdwing; Australia’s largest butterfly. It’s a great idea to wear pink, white, red or blue as these winged beauties are attracted to these colours, and you’ll find them not just passing by, but landing right on you too.

Free guided tours are provied and there is a butterfly museum, UV light room (some butterflies glow in the dark!) and breeding laboratory with over 4000 species for you to gain amazing knowledge on these creatures too!

Kuranda Scenic Skyrail Gondola

The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is one of Far North Queenslands most iconic experiences. Departing Kuranda, cross the Barron River before climbing high above the rainforest canopy.

The view from high above allows you to take in the sheer size of this incredible landscape. The story of the cableway is just as impressive as the surrounding environment; not only were there no roads leading to its construction site, and all building material was bought in by helicopter, but every worker wore special footwear to protect the world heritage jungle!

Stop at Barron Falls to experience the boardwalks, lookouts and interpretive centre and again at Red Peak Station where you can join one of the free tours provided by a Parks Ranger.